Internal conflict, active student participation and motivation to organiz

Abstract

Student organizations are a strategic platform for developing soft skills, leadership, and collaborative abilities in students, which are not directly acquired in the classroom. However, the effectiveness of these organizations is greatly influenced by students' motivation to actively participate, as well as the internal dynamics of the organization itself. Two important factors believed to influence this motivation are internal organizational conflict and the level of active student participation. This study aims to determine the extent to which internal conflict and active student participation influence student motivation to participate in organizations at ITB Indragiri. The research sample consisted of 160 students, and data were collected through a Google Form-based questionnaire. Data analysis used multiple linear regression in SPSS 23. The results showed that internal conflict has a very weak but significant influence on organizational motivation, and therefore cannot be ignored because it has the potential to disrupt students' psychological well-being. Meanwhile, active student participation has a stronger and more significant influence on motivation. Simultaneously, these two variables contribute to student motivation to participate in organizations. Therefore, it is recommended for ITB Indragiri to develop a more proactive student organization development system, including training in conflict management, organizational communication, and self-motivation. Organizational administrators need to create an inclusive organizational climate and encourage the active involvement of all members by providing space for actualization and appreciation in efforts to improve collaborative culture, open communication, and fair distribution of tasks to minimize internal conflict. This research can be developed by involving mediating or moderating variables and using a qualitative or mixed methods approach to understand more deeply the experiences of students in organizations, as well as expanding the scope of respondents across universities to make the results more generalizable.